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Council approved seated sightseeing vehicle ordinance; MTLC to draft rules, interview current certificate holders
Summary
Council passed a new ordinance creating a separate seated sightseeing vehicle category. MTLC staff will draft new rules, preserve existing certificate rights, and bring proposed regulations back to the Commission in November for consideration.
Metro Council has approved an ordinance that creates a distinct classification for seated sightseeing vehicles and establishes a new Metro Code chapter for the category, Transportation Licensing Commission staff told the Commission.
The mayor signed the ordinance on Oct. 10, staff said, and the Commission must now develop a new set of rules and procedures to implement the change. Staff told commissioners they will repeal sightseeing-specific rules currently nested under the ETV (entertainment-transportation vehicle) section, create a new seated-sightseeing rules package, and prepare application forms for companies, drivers and a new 4-to-6 p.m. permit referenced in the ordinance.
Why it matters: The new category separates…
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